ROVER enhances FAC air-ground co-ordination

Article Abstract:

A new version of the L-3 Communications manpackable Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER), that equips forward air controllers (FACs) to receive realtime full-motion video from a wide range of airborne platforms, will launch in early 2007. It is revealed that the ROVER-IV variant will have an additional S-band receive capability, to add to the L-band, C-band and Ku-band receive modes provided by the current ROVER III version.

Evaluation

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Pentagon utilizes operational assessment to evaluate seeker for force protection

Article Abstract:

An operational assessment of the Seeker SB7L-360A aerial surveillance platform, Manufactured by the Seabird Aviation Jordan LLC, was conducted at Jordan by the US military and government officials. The Seeker features a pusher engine and a high wing to the rear of its cabin, giving the crew helicopter levels of visibility and a high level of situation awareness.

Product development, United States. Department of Defense, Seeker (Aircraft)

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Australia pursues manned/unmanned surveillance mix

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The author examines Australia's Department of Defense's plans to purchase both manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft. Topics include use of unmanned aerial vehicles, surveillance equipment, and military planning.

Australia, Strategy & planning, National Security, Defense Administration & Finance, Planning, Defense spending, Company business planning, Military planning, Australia. Department of Defence, Defence spending, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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